Deputy Sheriff

Deputy Sheriff – Grays Harbor County Civil Service Exam 2026

Position
:
Entry‑level Deputy Sheriff. Salary $7,417–$8,587/month plus benefits.

Apply via  or via the City Hall link. Closing dates in 2026 exam schedule. Late applications forwarded to next quarter.

• U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident, at least 21 years old.
• No felony or gross misdemeanor convictions involving controlled substances or physical harm.
• Physical and psychological evaluations by licensed physician and clinical psychologist.
• High school graduate or GED.
• Valid Washington State driver’s license.
• Polygraph exam and extensive background check.
• 12‑month probation period.

• Patrol county, maintain geographic knowledge, observe suspicious activity.
• Traffic enforcement, collision investigation, issuance of citations.
• Criminal investigation: preserve scene, collect evidence, interview witnesses.
• Report writing, court appearance, testimony.
• Public relations: community education, one‑on‑one interaction.
• Professional training:
  Basic Law Enforcement Academy, first‑aid CPR, annual continuing education.

4‑day on/4‑day off 11‑hour shift, 13 paid holidays, 1 day sick leave/month, vacation 8–18 hrs/month, deferred compensation match, education incentive, longevity pay, shift differential, uniform allowance, wellness incentive, employer‑paid life insurance, Teamsters health/welfare.

Four exams:
Physical Ability Test (PAT), Written Exam, Pre‑Eligibility Background Exam (PEBE), Oral Board interview.
Physical Ability Test locations listed.
Written Exam 80‑question multiple choice.
Background Exam 30‑question questionnaire.
Oral Board 70% score required.